How durable is Lew’s, and can you fish inshore?

[HookingDreams]

I handled some lews reels today and really like the feel of them. See, i freshwater and saltwater fish and i cannot find if lews is salt water safe. This is making me lean towards Daiwa because know their reels are built for salt and fresh (and by the way, when i go saltwater fishing, afterwards i always wash off all my reels.)

[TylerT123]

https://www.lews.com/casting/custominshore

[HookingDreams]

59 minutes ago, TylerT123 said:

https://www.lews.com/casting/custominshore

i like it it’s just a little above my price range!

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

It depends on the model regardless of brand 

[ratherbfishin1]

https://www.tackledirect.com/lews-ssi1sh-speed-spool-inshore-lfs-series-baitcasting-reel.html 

 

There is this one for $130 but it says it is unavailable so I dont know if they make them anymore but you might be able to find one.

[desmobob]

I have one of the older, silver Lew's Inshore models and it's been a great reel.  I can't remember the model name off hand, but it has the dual braking system like a Tournament Pro.  I think it may have a wider or deeper spool as well. 

 

It has only been used a few times a year in the salt though, so I can't say much about its durability.  I have not had any trouble with any of the Lew's reels I own.

 

Tight lines,

Bob